5. Levator Scapula Stretch
Purpose: To stretch the levator scapula muscle
Execution
1. Stand with right side against wall and place right elbow on wall as right arm reaches between the shoulder blades. Turn head towards the left and look over left shoulder.
2. Actively depress scapula (lower it) while looking to the left. (Exhale) Stretch is felt in the back of the neck towards the right.
3. Let scapula return to neutral (Inhale) and repeat until a release is felt.
4. Repeat to the left side.